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Representative jan schakowsky (D-Ill) suggested during a subcommittee hearing that the word 'manufacturing' sounds like a guy and hence there are fewer women in this field. "I have no words to describe the level of stupidity of today's democrats," Donald Trump Jr commented. "I swear it's as if they're intentionally sabotaging their own party," another wrote.

A recent overnight House committee hearing went viral after videos showed several U.S. lawmakers struggling to stay awake during the long session. Representatives Blake Moore, Debbie Dingell, and jan schakowsky were seen dozing off as the meeting stretched deep into the early morning hours. These clips have sparked widespread reactions online.

During intense overnight sessions in Washington, several lawmakers, including Reps. Moore, Dingell, and Schakowsky, were observed dozing off while debating President Trump's legislative agenda. The marathon hearings, addressing contentious issues like tax cuts and spending reductions, led to fatigue and online criticism. Despite the challenges, House Republicans are determined to pass the bill by the Fourth of July.

For the past several weeks, India's ambassador to US Taranjit Singh Sandhu had been meeting US lawmakers and officials regarding the proposal. "We appreciate the US administration's announcement today of its support for waiver of IPR for Covid-19 vaccines,” Sandhu said.

Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth ended the 'Women, Peace & Security' (WPS) program, calling it a divisive Biden initiative, despite its 2017 launch under President Trump. Hegseth clarified his stance after media reminders, stating the Biden administration distorted the program. The WPS, supported by Trump's cabinet and Ivanka Trump, aims to involve women in peace-building.

A group of lawmakers in the US have urged President Joe Biden to support the move by India and South Africa before the World Trade Organization for emergency temporary waiver of some Trade-Related Aspects of Intellectual Property Rights (TRIPS) rules to enable greater production and supply of Covid-19 vaccines, treatments, and diagnostic tests.

Prominent among them being Yael Belkind, Assistant to the Chief of Staff to the Vice President; Vincent Evans as Deputy Director of the Office of Public Engagement and Intergovernmental Affairs; Michael Fuchs as Deputy Chief of Staff; Kate Childs Graham as Director of Speech Writing and Dr Ike Irby as Policy Advisor to the Vice President.

The US capital's movers and shakers gathered to honour a guru who has developed a vast following in the US, cutting across race and religion.

The United States termed Rahul Gandhi's meeting with top official Donald Lu in Washington as part of regular diplomatic engagement. Gandhi also engaged with US lawmakers on Indo-US relations. The BJP criticized him for meeting Congresswoman Ilhan Omar, accusing him of anti-India actions. His visit included interactions with the Indian diaspora and students.

Congressional Democrats express outrage over Israeli military strike killing seven aid workers in Gaza, casting doubt on foreign aid to Ukraine and Israel. House Democrats urge suspension of offensive weapon transfers, linking aid to compliance with laws. Progressive lawmakers critique Biden's stance on Israel, advocating for civilian protection and aid delivery.

Twenty-one US lawmakers urged President Trump to reset ties with India, warning his punitive tariffs are harming both nations and pushing New Delhi towards rivals like China and Russia. The letter highlighted the strategic importance of India in the Indo-Pacific and the economic damage caused by the tariffs to American consumers and businesses.

The US capital's movers and shakers including Senators and Congressmen, diplomats and scientists, gathered on Wednesday to honor a guru who has developed a vast following in the US.

Son of Saurashtra, 34-year old Vivek Bavda has vowed to fight tooth and nail to prevent any elimination of social security rights especially for the elderly.

The chief executive of embattled United Airlines apologized on Tuesday for an incident in which a passenger was dragged off a plane, promising a thorough review of the airline's practices. The apology came after video of the entire event, captured by passengers, went viral on on social media.

The House of Representatives gave final approval on Wednesday to one of the largest economic stimulus measures in US history, a sweeping $1.9 trillion Covid-19 relief bill that gives President Joe Biden his first major victory in office.

With the formation of Sikh Congressional Caucus, India's most prominent ethnic community established its voice on Capitol Hill, seat of the US legislatures.

Among the invitees for the bash include Nobel Laureate Amartya Sen, Pulitzer Prize winning writer Jhumpa Lahiri, Obama buddy Vinai Thummallapally and film maker Steven Spielberg.